How much should one charge for home day care?

As of August 2014, the approximate cost for home day care per day is $25 to $30 per child. The average cost per child per week is $140 to $285, depending on location. These costs vary if the child is an infant, toddler in preschool or school-aged.

The amount to charge for home day care depends on several factors, including experience, certification, location and the child's age. Some people charge per hour, per day or per week. The number of children a client has is also another factor to consider, since some clients need discounts if the have more than two children. There are online babysitter pay rate calculators that a person can use.